A judge in Idaho has blocked the release of graphic images from the home where Bryan Kohberger murdered four college students.
Second District Judge Megan Marshall ruled on Wednesday that graphic images, specifically those depicting blood or any of the victims’ bodies, will not be released by law enforcement. Kohberger confessed to the murder of Ethan Chapin, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Kaylee Goncalves.
In her ruling, Marshall explained the release of such pictures “would constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.”
She also stated, “There is no question that the photos, videos, audio, and other investigation records in this case are extremely disturbing. These records are challenging to process and reveal an unfiltered look into the horrific events of November 13, 2022.”
- 4 a.m.: Suspect arrives at the house
- Between 4 and 4:17: Murders occur
- 4:19: A roommate calls three victims, but no one answers
- 4:22 to 4:24: Surviving roommates message each other inside the house
- 4:27: A roommate calls the victims once more; there’s no response
- 4:32: Roommate texts Goncalves, “Please answer”
- 10:23: Surviving roommate messages victims again; still no response
- 11:39: Roommate contacts her father
- 12 p.m.: A 911 call is made from the roommate’s phone
Madison Mogen is shown smiling while perched on her best friend Kaylee Goncalves’ shoulders as they pose with Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, and two other housemates in Goncalves’ last Instagram post, shared just a day before the four students were fatally attacked. (@kayleegoncalves/Instagram)
After Kohberger’s sentencing on July 23, Judge Steven Hippler overturned the gag order on the relevant agencies, permitting the release of investigative documents.
